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Long Term Effects Of Childhood Obesity
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Long-Term Relief Medications
These medications are taken on a regular basis to prevent asthma attacks and control chronic symptoms.
Inhaled Corticosteroids
Corticosteroids, also called glucocorticoids or steroids, are powerful anti-inflammatory drugs. Steroids are not bronchodilators (they do not relax the airways) and have little immediate effect on symptoms. Instead, they work over time to reduce inflammation and prevent permanent injury in the lungs. They can also help prevent asthma attacks...
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Childhood Overweight and Obesity Can Put Unhealthy Strain on...
The reason why experts are so concerned about kids carrying excess weight is because that extra weight can have a profound impact on the... Read more »
Can We Halt Childhood Obesity?
This week the Washington Post began running an eight-part series about overweight and obese children. This serious public health... Read more »
Obesity Epidemic in America, How Did it Begin?: My Bariatric Life
In the more recent years since I had my obesity surgery, I have become educated on healthy eating. It was extremely eye-opening, even... Read more »
Is your child at risk for childhood obesity?
My son is starving. No, I'm feeding him, what kind of mother do you think I am? He's starving at school and when he gets home from school.... Read more »
The Risks of Maternal Glycemia Related to the Risk of Obesity in...
A study evaluating the risks of maternal glycemia related to the risk of obesity in childhood was just published in Diabetes Care by the... Read more »
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Psychological Issues in Childhood Can Have Long-Term Effects
People who experience psychological issues such as depression or substance abuse in childhood tend to have lower pay, fewer marriages, and less of... Read more »
Long-Term Effects of Obesity on Knee Joint Replacement
Source: eOrthopod
This is the first study to report the long-term results of total knee replacement (TKR) in obese patients after more than 10 years. Other studies... Read more »
Q&A: Long-Term Effects of ADHD Medications
In this article from CNN, one parent wants to know about the long-term effects of attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) medications. She is... Read more »
Long-Term Results of Total Hip Replacement Surgery
Source: eOrthopod
Total hip replacements (THRs) work well to reduce pain and improve function for almost all patients having this surgery. So say researchers in... Read more »
Dads' Parenting Styles Linked to Childhood Obesity
(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- The way fathers parent may determine whether their child becomes overweight or obese. A new Australian study looked at about... Read more »
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